Cryptoassets: Fears that investors are taking too many risks
More people are investing in so-called cryptoassets and they are less likely to think they are taking a gamble, the City regulator suggests. The research...
World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation
Earlier on Wednesday, Salvadoran Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya said the Central America country had sought technical assistance from the Bank as it seeks to use...
Federal Reserve warns US economy path depends on virus
The US central bank has pledged to continue to support the economy even as the effects of the pandemic ease. [caption id="attachment_13101" align="alignnone" width="976"] The...
UK, Australia agree post-Brexit free trade deal
LONDON: Britain has agreed its first major post-Brexit free trade deal with Australia, London announced Tuesday (Jun 15), adding that they plan to "intensify cooperation...
Small turnout as Jewel Changi Airport reopens after more than a month
SINGAPORE: Around 10 customers were gathered outside the Rich & Good Cake Shop outlet at Jewel Changi Airport a few minutes before it opened for...
Apple reaffirms privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations
SAN RAMON, California: Seeking to protect its image as a guardian of personal privacy, Apple maintains it was blindsided and handcuffed by a Trump administration...
McDonald’s hit by data breach in Taiwan and South Korea
McDonald's is the latest big company to be hit by a data breach that has exposed customers' details. The world's biggest burger chain said cyber...
UOB launches pilot for customers to sign electronic documents via Singpass
SINGAPORE: UOB has launched a pilot to allow customers to sign electronic documents via their Singpass app, said the bank on Thursday (Jun 10). Under...
Facebook remote work made permanent as offices reopen
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Wednesday (Jun 9) said it will give employees the option of sticking with remote work for the long term, even offering...
Google fined €220m in France over advertising abuse
Technology giant Google has been fined €220m (£189m) by French authorities for abusing its advertising power. [caption id="attachment_13004" align="alignnone" width="976"] It is not the first...